SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s safety equipment
WARNING! All servicing and repair work on
!the machine requires special training.This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
Vibration damping system
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Keep the handles clean and dry.
Stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muffler
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
Throttle lockout
•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.
•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.
•Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the carburettor’s idle adjustment.
STOP
•See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Checking the blade guard
WARNING! Always check that the guard is
!correctly fitted before starting the machine. Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and does not show signs of damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause personal injury. See instructions under the heading Assembly.
Check that the guard is complete and without any cracks or deformations.
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